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Commissioners discuss wayfinding signs, Lambert Park amenities and decorative lighting as part of town visioning
Summary
The Planning Commission discussed wayfinding signs, Lambert Park amenities, decorative historic-style lighting and community outreach ideas to preserve Clayton’s small‑town character while planning for growth.
At the Town of Clayton Planning Commission meeting, commissioners and residents discussed several community-amenity items the commission said could help preserve the town’s small‑town character while accommodating growth: wayfinding signs, improvements at Lambert Park, decorative lampposts and holiday-style string lights.
Commissioners said Dave, absent for the meeting, has been leading the wayfinding sign work and asked residents to send artwork or design ideas to him. The commission discussed banner-style signs and asked the public for input on artwork and cost considerations.
Residents highlighted Lambert Park as an asset and suggested adding amenities such as a shelter, public restroom and a finished trailhead to support low‑crowd, family-oriented use. One resident noted Lambert Park already has strong Google reviews and that improved signage would help visitors find the park. Commissioners suggested using visuals and public input tools — sketches or interactive online layouts — to let residents try design options and vote on preferences.
Decorative lighting also came up. One speaker said nearby communities have string lights across streets and that AMO had Duke Energy assist with installation in a neighboring town; “they offered their services for free,” the transcript records. Commissioners said the town has discussed installing historic-style lampposts in the historic district and exploring partner assistance for string-light programs.
Why it matters: wayfinding, park amenities and streetscape lighting shape visitor experience, influence small-business viability and contribute to the town’s sense of place. Commissioners positioned these projects as components of a broader comprehensive-plan effort to preserve character while planning for measured growth.
What’s next: the commission asked members and residents to collect ideas, and staff to continue investigating costs and partners; no formal budget or procurement actions were taken at the meeting.
